Dear Miss Manners: A friend of mine is running for a local political office. I am very supportive, and have donated both time ...

Dear Miss Manners: I find the word “perfect” is now overused to the point of confusion. It seems to have replaced “OK,” “thank you” and even “message received.” I hear “perfect” as I’m filling out ...

That the orders were to be shared has to do with service, while who gets the bill relates to the unrelated duties of a host.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Several years ago, after a long and unhappy marriage, I finally found the strength to leave my husband. It was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made, but I knew I needed to do ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Long ago, when one was sick, friends and acquaintances would bring over soup or a casserole; offer to straighten up, and even do laundry; take care of your children for a few hours ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a dinner party hosted by a couple who are new friends to me. The evening was lovely, save for one glaring issue: The hosts were constantly sniping and digging at each ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m 62 and have been divorced for 26 years. I’ve been dating the love of my life for 15 years — we are obviously not in a hurry to tie the knot, though I did give her a beautiful ...

Dear Miss Manners: A long-lost friend, Lily, reached out to me to reconnect. At first, it had been fun chatting with her and catching up; we hadn’t spoken in 10 years. Over the years, Lily has often ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My co-worker was given a surprise baby shower at her mother-in-law’s house. Her husband got her there by fibbing, saying he needed to pick up a tool and she could just sit in the ...